Product Design Principal Scientist

Bayer•Chesterfield, MO

12d

About The Position

The Product Design Principal Scientist is a key influencer of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for leveraging genomic, phenomic, and environmental data to design improved germplasms. They are expected to lead the delivery of enhanced seed products, data insights, and prescriptions to the Product Development pipeline through utilization of accelerated breeding schemes and innovations in genomics, quantitative genetics, computational biology, and functional genomics. The primary responsibilities of this role, Product Design Principal Scientist, are to:

Requirements

Master’s degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant scientific fields
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationships
Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities, facilitating solutions
Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
Experience in the analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, biostatistics, and functional genomics
Coding experience in R, Python, or similar software
Strong collaboration ability demonstrated through building cross-functional partnerships and influencing others to drive results and solve business problems
Demonstrated ability to manage complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant scientific fields with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Master’s degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant scientific field with 10+ years of experience in breeding programs, genetics, or applied data science projects.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to coordinate the technical strategy for designing improved germplasm cohorts
Leverage model outputs to achieve measurable improvement of quantitative traits under selection
Function as a key stakeholder to drive strong collaborative relationships with various teams to deliver a robust product pipeline
Ensure meaningful knowledge and data transfer during transition points per crop cycle timelines
Proactively identify key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and process improvement
Integrate and lead projects/initiatives with partner teams across world regions to guide development and implementation of Precision Breeding
Attract and develop talent, serving as a mentor for peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise
Support the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture.